UK garages are predicting delays in MOT-related work. That could have knock-on effects for getting your tyres replaced – so now might be a good time to beat the rush. On Saturday 1st August, compulsory MOT testing returned to the… read more
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In Part One of this post, we discussed research suggesting that our tyres produce over a thousand times more particulates than exhausts. This time, we’ll take a look at that claim in more detail and what it means for the…
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At the start of March 2020, a group of UK emissions specialists released findings from tests they had carried out. According to their results, tyre wear produces many times more harmful particulates than are released from the exhaust pipe. In…
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As lockdowns start to ease across the UK, more and more of us are getting back to the car. Now’s the time to take that extra bit of care to keep you and your family safe, by following our five… read more First and foremost, thank you for the messages of support from our customers and friends. They are all very much appreciated during this unprecedented time. Our blog post this time covers several questions relating to our service and the coronavirus… read more Plenty of drivers miss their MOT date once in a while. According to the DVSA, around 28% of vehicles are late for their MOT, with around two-thirds missing the date by over a week. However, a new survey has highlighted… read more One of our five tips for driving in snow and ice last time was to make sure that your car was equipped with suitable tyres. We pointed out that winter tyres were specifically adapted for performing well in thse conditions…. read more Although the predicted five days of snow didn’t materialise earlier this week, there’s still plenty of time for snowy roads in the next couple of months. If you find driving in the snow a scary prospect, you’re not alone. According… read more Here’s a quick round-up of six common mistakes that motorists make when changing a tyre. We’re sure that confident tyre-changers will dismiss all six of our mistakes as ‘just common sense’. And maybe they are. But the thing is, common… read more In the UK, the rise of the SUV seems unstoppable, with many drivers won over by a winning formula of practicality, space, comfort and great visibility. When it’s time for SUV owners to replace the tyres, what are the best… read more
